Linux Mint 22 · Version Status

Linux Mint 22 End of Life Date

Linux Mint 22 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

✓ Linux Mint 22 is actively supported. EOL date: April 30, 2029.
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EOL Date
Apr 30, 2029
1042 days remaining
Latest Release
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LTS release
Release Date
Jul 25, 2024
Linux Mint 22 series
← Linux Mint 21.3 All Linux Mint versions Linux Mint 22.1 →
10 / 100
Low Risk
EOL Risk Score™  How is this calculated? →
EOL Recency
0/40
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build. Methodology →  ·  View score card →
All Linux Mint Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
18.1 — Apr 1, 2021 EOL
18.3 LTS — May 3, 2021 EOL
19 LTS — Apr 1, 2023 EOL
19.1 LTS — Apr 1, 2023 EOL
19.2 LTS — Apr 1, 2023 EOL
19.3 LTS — Apr 1, 2023 EOL
lmde4 — Aug 1, 2022 EOL
20 LTS — Apr 30, 2025 EOL

What does Linux Mint 22 end of life mean?

When Linux Mint 22 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.

The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Linux Mint 22 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to Linux Mint 22.3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does Linux Mint 22 reach end of life?
Linux Mint 22 reached end of life on April 30, 2029. That is 1042 days remaining.
Is Linux Mint 22 still supported?
Yes, Linux Mint 22 is currently supported. The EOL date is April 30, 2029.
What should I upgrade to from Linux Mint 22?
The recommended upgrade from Linux Mint 22 is Linux Mint 22.3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the Linux Mint full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Linux Mint 22 past EOL?
When Linux Mint 22 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Linux Mint should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
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